Bread, Beer and the Seeds of Change: Agriculture’s Imprint on World History - Softcover

Thomas R. Sinclair is at the University of Florida.

"Concise and clearly written... The authors use their considerable expertise in crop sciences and nutrition to present a simplified, but reasonably comprehensive, description of the agronomy of grain crops, the processing of such crops for different foods, and some of the historical development of grains and related foods." (Agricultural History 2011-11-01)

"This work is a readable history of one of humankind's fundamental staples... Its straightforward approach makes it an engaging survey of the evolution of a basic food source. Summing Up: Recommended" (Choice 2011-04-01)

"This stimulating and easy to read book should appeal to a general readership, including agriculturalists, anthropologists, historians and food technologists." (N. L. Innes 2011-01-01)

"Bread, Beer and the Seeds of Change is more than just a mere history or sociology text for discussions in a college classroom. The book is also an interesting read for the casual reader. I found the insets used throughout the book provided readers with a wealth of interesting insights into agriculture and sociology.

A word of warning; this book may take a while for some to read, especially, those who happen to be beer connoisseurs. I experienced an unexplainable thirst for beer starting with Chapter Four after reading a recipe and instructions for brewing credited to George Washington. All readers may not have this problem, but for me I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bread, Beer and the Seeds of Change, with a bottle of beer close at hand." (Homer C. Emery Economic Botany)